GI Lab Tech / Digestive Health / Full-time

POSITION SUMMARY: Assists physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic GI procedures.  Responsible for care, maintenance, inventory and reorder of all GI related supplies and equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:  Completion of high school or GED.  Prefer two years post high school education in related healthcare field, preferable in radiology, respiratory or nursing. 

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES:  BLS certification.

SKILLS: Strong organizational skills; ability to work collaboratively with others; ability to work independently with minimal supervision.  Ability to read, write and speak fluent English; Spanish as a second language helpful.  Ability to work at a rapid pace under stressful conditions.

EXPERIENCE: Two years GI lab technician experience preferred, outpatient setting.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

-Responsible to: Manager, Perianesthesia, Charge Nurse

- Bloodborne pathogens: C

ENVIRONMENT: Requires knowledge of safety standards to limit exposure to infectious disease and strong chemicals.  In daily contact with body fluids of patients.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Operates, cleans and maintains procedure equipment such as endoscopes, video and microprocessor instruments, biopsy forceps, stints, cautery, etc.  Moves from one area to another within the hospital and/or clinic.  Positions patients, lifts and moves equipment throughout hospital. xhqgsiq   Able to serve in limited nursing assistant role in Out Patient Procedure Clinic.